NAPSA publishes a Spotlight feature in our monthly TidBits. We hope this will promote excellence and increase networking and as we feature the outstanding professionals within the ranks of the members of NAPSA. If you’d like to recommend featuring a member you know in a future Spotlight segment, please submit by clicking here: https://forms.gle/KyeVYsrPgy4easyaA
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September 2024 – April Howard
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? As we hold a unique position within the school division, I enjoy the ongoing collaboration with other leaders within the field and the informative newsletters/professional learning opportunities.
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August 2024 – Dr. Willliam T. Noel, Sr.
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The collaboration with like-minded people is outstanding. The opportunity to learn from fellow educators around the country and take what I have learned back to my district, is priceless. I am blessed to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.
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July 2024 – Jennifer Norman
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? I’m not sure I can point to only one benefit of being a NAPSA member. While all interconnected, the information, networking, and professional development surpass expectations. NAPSA listens to its members and designs professional development that is student-centered based on what they hear is happening…
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June 2024 – Kim Miles
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The professional networks created through NAPSA are powerful tools in the work we do every day. Being able to reference current and upcoming focus areas through the newsletter helps in planning and mapping our work. The opportunities to connect with others in districts similar to…
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May 2024 – Dr. Paul Barbato
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is to spotlight, share, and learn best practices in our educational field with the goal of modeling and sharing with a growth mindset.
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April 2024 – Sophia Allmond
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is having access to professional colleagues who find joy amidst our challenging work. Since attending my first NAPSA conference in October 2017, I discovered the diverse range of responsibilities addressed under pupil services, which varies from state…
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March 2024 – Becky Furbay
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? Being a NAPSA member provides a network of people experiencing similar experiences as we all try to navigate our new world. Having the opportunity to communicate with other administrators from similar as well as different types of districts is invaluable. Given all that we have…
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February 2024 – Kelly A. Askew-Tucker
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? Let’s face it, the position of Pupil Services/Educational Services is not for the faint at heart, and it’s not for the weary. Therefore, you must find your tribe. My first time attending the NAPSA Conference was in Pittsburgh, PA. in 2015. The pleasure of meeting…
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January 2024 – Dr. Trevis Killen
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is professional learning. The NAPSA Conference includes diverse topics with best practices to support the whole child, which is helpful for me as a school district administrator working in a small rural school district. Undoubtedly, the monthly…
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December 2023 – Melanie Shaw
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? Networking with job-a-like colleagues.
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November 2023 – Annette Brandolini is in the Spotlight
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is the access to up-to-date information on legislation and resources in the field of education. NAPSA serves as a reliable source of timely updates, ensuring that I am well-informed about the latest developments that directly impact my…
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October 2023 – Deidre Parsons is in the Spotlight
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? I think the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is the opportunity we have to network with peers from around the country. Even though the laws and rules vary from state to state, we all have the same problems. It is awesome that we…
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September 2023 – Lisa Bruening is in the Spotlight
What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The ability to network with others outside of Ohio. It helps to not only know we are all battling the same issues but to get perspectives outside of those around me.
